The Workhouse, Southwell

The Workhouse

Upton Road

Southwell

Nottinghamshire

NG25 0PT

Telephone: 01636 817260

Fax: 01636 817251

Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Info:

The Workhouse, also known as Greet House, in the town of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, is a museum operated by the National Trust. Built in 1824, it was the prototype of the 19th century workhouse, and was cited by the Royal Commission on the poor law as the best example among the existing workhouses, before the resulting New Poor Law of 1834 led to the construction of workhouses across the country. It is described by the National Trust as the best-preserved workhouse in England.

The acquisition of The Workhouse reflected the National Trust’s wish to broaden its interests and to ensure the continued existence of a Grade II* listed building that was potentially to be turned into residential flats.

Restoration work began with roof repairs in 2000 and is ongoing. Many rooms have been redecorated as they would have looked in the 19th century and buildings, walls and privies, which had been demolished in the 20th century, have been reinstated.

Facilities:

Browse through the many specialist publications and items on sale. Buy our fresh, seasonal garden produce to eat at home.

Free Parking within 200 yards

Suitable for school groups. Live interpretation. Hands-on activities. Adult study days. Resource centre

Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs admitted. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children’s quiz/trail. ‘Master’s Punishment’ game to play. Regular family events

Ramped entrance. 5 wheelchairs. Ground floor accessible. Not suitable for motorised wheelchairs. Stairs to other floors. Manual wheelchairs available on other floors. Subtitles available on introductory video

Grounds partly accessible, loose gravel paths. Accessible route

WCs
In car park facilities building and at the Workhouse

Opening Times:

2 Mar – 30 Oct 2011

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Guided Tour*: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workhouse: 12:00pm – 17:00pm

Thursday: Guided Tour*: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workhouse: 12:00pm – 17:00pm

Friday: Guided Tour*: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workhouse: 12:00pm – 17:00pm

Saturday: Guided Tour*: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workhouse: 12:00pm – 17:00pm

Sunday: Guided Tour*: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workhouse: 12:00pm – 17:00pm

*Guided tour (exterior) numbers limited. Open Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday. Last admission one hour before closing. Normal house admission from 12.

Ticket Prices:

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.75 (£6.13), child £3.40 (£3.09), family £16.90 (£15.36), family (1 adult) £10.15 (£9.22). Reduced rate when arriving by bicycle, on foot or public transport.